Believe it or not, bad hires can be prevented! Some warning signs appear during the interview if you know what to look for. Paying close attention to the person you’re interviewing can avoid the costly mistake of bringing someone on board which ends up hurting morale, wasting time and resources for onboarding only to be […]
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What Does Your Employee Retention Strategy Look Like?
Employee retention was tricky enough before the pandemic. A bright, promising employee might be lured away by a hot new competitor, promising new challenges and a bigger paycheck. Now employees are in high demand, more than before, and companies might already be short-staffed due to pandemic restrictions. How can hiring managers and HR directors be […]
Are You Saving for Retirement? 4 Steps to Follow for Beginners
Whether you’re currently in your very first job after school (at any level) or several years into your career, saving for retirement should be given some thought. It might feel like years — even decades — away, but time will fly! It also sounds like a big, confusing and overwhelming task. It can feel like […]
Prep Your Budget for the Holidays With These 6 Tips
It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but the holidays are also the most expensive for most of us. We want to give at least a little something to the people we love, not to mention the office gift exchanges, the present neighborhood swap, and the little end-of-year niceties that are part […]
Creating a Workable Budget Based On Your Paychecks
Money in, money out. It seems like a simple concept, but it’s incredibly complex! You might know how much money you will make every pay period, and how much you bring home, but do you pay close attention to how that money’s spent? Or do you find yourself pinching pennies and cutting corners in the […]
Hiring Based on Business Strategy Instead of Job Title
Where do you want to be next year? In five years? In ten? While these are common questions to ask during the interview process with new candidates, they are also worth contemplating when it comes to expanding your company. Instead of focusing on adding more high-level titles, or adding to your leadership ranks, look at […]
Organizing Your Finances in 6 Easy Steps
It’s been a long, trying year — almost two of them! — and maybe your finances aren’t in the strongest place. The bills keep coming in and the bank accounts are looking a little tight to keep pace. Feeling the pressure is common and understandable, but don’t lose hope! There are easy ways to get […]
Fatigue: 5 Reasons it is one of the Top Hazards in the Workplace
Ever been bone-tired, waiting for your next rest? That’s fatigue. You may be feeling it because of personal reasons or if you’re feeling overworked. Avoiding fatigue is essential, which is why proper rest can really help you come to work each day at 100%. Anytime you are experiencing drowsiness, fatigue is the mental and physical […]
How to Tell If Your Candidate is As Ambitious as They Say They Are
Interviewing can be challenging – you can get a qualified resume but watch someone totally flop when in-person. Or you find that a candidate seems like a good fit for the role, but they did not meet expectations. Interviews are based on perception, not execution, so you’ll have to put in the extra work if […]
Are You Providing Safety Training Often Enough?
Protecting your team is always the top priority, but day-to-day tasks can distract from the overarching mission of safety and efficiency within your organization. For National Safety Month, we’re reviewing how often you need to provide safety training for your team. Regular Training Standards Generally, training should occur on an annual basis. A once-per-year refresher […]